Abstract:
This qualitative research was aimed to (1) to study and analyze the transferring of goldsmith knowl-
edge (2) to synthesize how to precede goldsmith knowledge in sustainable way (3) to review and search
for the solution of how to sustain transferring goldsmith knowledge including the collaboration of experts in
transferring goldsmiths. The study was conducted using semi-structured interview . Data were analyzed
using the content analysis method in order to create data consistency relating to community context.
The result revealed that goldsmith knowledge transferring was implemented via educational
system. For example , the goldsmith knowledge transferring could be delivered through kindergarten , pri-
mary , secondary, vocational education, bachelors degree. It could also be delivered through short courses,
such as in the non-formal education and selective modules in the informal education. In the aspects of
social and culture, goldsmith knowledge transferring could be delivered in local level, religious institutions,
the grand palace and the academic institutes. In the aspect of economics, goldsmith knowledge transfer-
ring could be delivered through the concept of creative economy in order to develop the clusters of the
goldsmith and other relevant fields. Thai goldsmith had been passing on their knowledge from generation
to generation and had become a national heritage; the foundation of the attainment should be conserved
with the participation of individual level , domestic level , societal and local level as well as public sectors,
business sectors, industrial sectors including academic institutions, ministries, and local government agen-
cies in order to maintain the existence of the profession among Thai goldsmiths sustainably.